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I am waiting at a local Starbucks with my "Angel":, Emily, on April 17, 2009 to finally meet this little miracle baby named "Alesha Emily". I knew who she was immediately as the petite almost twenty-five year old young woman walked in with a smile bigger than life and a sweetness that exuded from her spirit immediately. She says, "Hi Momma!" and gives Emily a hug. We hug immediately as well as I marvel at the miracle of this precious registered nurse who has overcome so many odds. Alesha Emily was born at 26 weeks in May 1984 weighing 1 lb 15 oz. Alesha and her mother, Emily, were transported via ambulance with the attending physician to Loma Linda Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. Emily describes their time in the NICU as a continual roller coaster ride. I hear this from most all parents, for there is good news and not so good news always floating around as any little one struggles to survive. At four weeks Alesha had surgery (PDA - patent ductus arteriosus ) to close an opening between the right and left ventricles of the heart.. Needless to say, Alesha was blessed to be cared for at a "teaching hospital" such as Loma Linda at a time when much was being learned about neonatal care. She also received a g-tube to provide her more nourishment as she went home July 31, 1984. A port -A catheter was also placed in her neck to provide her more nourishment while she was in the hospital . Alesha pointed to a place on her neck which still houses remnants of the catheter that was left in because it was more risky to have it removed. The area is not visible but can be felt under the skin. What an AWESOME reminder of how far she has come. Emily and Alesha both give all credit to a miracle- working God for fulfilling His purpose for her life against all human odds. While I was not able to meet her father, I am sure, as a deacon of their church, he would echo a hearty "AMEN!" As I spent time with Alesha, I saw once again how "sacred" all of life is and cannot imagine a world that was not blessed by her presence. The remaining pages share other stories. But, NEVER forget, God is writing His story with your little one, too, and each life is so very sacred for as long as it graces this earth and the impact has eternal value. You are loved.